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The “Parade through Macao, Latin City” is a cultural event that unfolds as a procession through the streets of Macao. Created in 2011, the Parade is held annually on December 20th to mark the anniversary of Macao’s Handover to China. Every year, several foreign performing groups as well as hundreds of talented local artists are invited to be creative participants. They lead the residents and tourists on this adventure through Macao’s streets and alleyways and bring songs and dances to the city’s historical quarters. The Parade, which highlights Macao’s unique cultural features and the City’s multicultural atmosphere, culminates in a grand joint performance in which the artists present dazzlingly colourful performances, bringing the celebration of this joyous occasion to a vivid climax.

The “Parade through Macao, Latin City” is organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and co-organised by several other governmental departments, with valuable support from various other organisations, bringing the whole community together.

The City Beats to the Rhythm of Viva (Ruins of St. Paul’s)3:30pm
The Magic Clock stopped! All creatures on earth froze! How can we revive their heartbeat? Let the Parade artists raise the curtain on a series of fascinating shows, kicking off a wondrous journey of revival!

Mime Shows(Rua de S. Paulo)3pm-4pm
A mime master will lead a group of local actors into the crowd employing skilful physical techniques to perform an intriguing street mime show that will break the barrier between the stage and the audience, showering endless delights upon onlookers!

Street Dance Game (Pátio do Espinho)3:15pm-4:15pm
Let the jubilant atmosphere continue! Characterised by a myriad of changes, street dance seems so easy - but they’re difficult to master! Two street dance groups strain every sinew to compete!

Lingering Melodies (Rua de D. Belchior Carneiro)3:30pm-4:30pm
Be it elegant Western music or solemn Taoist ritual melodies, it’s time to relax and open your soul and ears to two distinctly different musical delights!

Portuguese Folk Dance and Music (Rua de Sanches de Miranda)4pm-5pm
Lively Portuguese folk music and dance in a whirl of colourful skirts. A beautiful picture waiting to be discovered!

Creative Giants(Rua Nova de São Lázaro)4:15pm-5pm
Are we in the Brobdingnag? No, it’s only the giant puppets joining in the fun! Join them and dance to the rhythm!

Stunts on Stilts (Tap Seac Square)4pm-4:45pm
Want to ‘stand out’ in the crowd? It’s possible if you’re a notch above the others! The stilt performers are not only taller than everyone but are capable of extraordinary feats, leaving audiences spellbound with their amazing performances!

Closing Ceremony“Peace, Love and Cultural Integration” – Grand Joint Performance (Tap Seac Square)6pm
Four giant puppets receive the artists and the public at Tap Seac Square to ignite the show in a lively atmosphere! Artists and groups from Mainland China, from abroad and from Macau join the grand stage to show their talent once again, luring audiences to revel in the jubilant and dazzling ‘Rhythm of Life’. This grand joint performance features the “Ni Gou Ying Ge” folk dance, an interactive bubble show, a majestic Italian flag-waving show, a passionate Spanish dance, a joyous Bolivian folk dance, not to mention a variety of superb performances by a number of renowned local dance and singing groups, all conspiring to commemorate the 14th anniversary of Macao’s handover. VIVA!